The Department of Conservation (DOC) and New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) are working
together to create safer nesting sites for the New Zealand fairy tern, one of the
country’s rarest native birds. More >>

A secure population of one of New Zealand’s rarest skinks, the critically endangered
Chesterfield skink has been established in captivity, with support from the Endangered
Species Foundation (ESF) and Auckland Zoo. More >>

We appreciate there’s a keen public interest in the welfare of the southern right
whale spotted in Wellington Harbour this week. Concerns sparked that this whale would
be negatively impacted by the Matariki fireworks display Wellington City Council ... More >>

The votes are in and DOC’s latest Royal cam albatross chick has her new ‘female
explorers’ themed name. Amīria is the Māori translation for Amelia (after Amelia
Earheart) and a fitting name for the newest princess of the skies. Amelia Earheart ... More >>

The Department of Conservation (DOC) is reminding people to leave seals alone to
rest. DOC East Coast Operations Manager John Lucas says as Winter arrives rangers
are already responding to phone calls about seals that have wandered on to sections ... More >>

31 May 2018 A new resource in te reo Māori has been released by the Department of
Conservation (DOC) in Taranaki. It looks closely at whio, the very special ducks
that live on the rivers and streams of Mounga Taranaki. More >>